Intro to Religious Studies Quiz

________________________________________ means to gain facts and information about a religion

• Learning about

• Learning from

• Learning Into

Answer explanation

"Learning about" means to gain knowledge and understanding of a subject. It is objective - like a history course.

________________________________________ means to take the teachings and practices of a religion that’s not your own and apply them to your life

• Learning about

• Learning from

• Learning into

Answer explanation

"Learning from" means to take insights and practices from another religion and apply them into your own life.

________________________________________ means to belong to a religion and grow deeper into that faith

• Learning about

• Learning from

• Learning into

Answer explanation

Learning into means to deepen one's understanding and commitment to a faith.

In your own words, what is religion?

Answer explanation

Religion is complex and is not easy to define. There are many facets of religion, yet for the purpose of simplicity this year - here is a simple working definition for us to use.

Religion is a set of beliefs and practices that help people 

understand life’s big questions,

connect with the sacred,

and live in community with others.

Explain this statement - "Religion responds to mystery."

Answer explanation

The statement "Religion responds to mystery" suggests that religion seeks to address and make sense of the unknown aspects of life, such as existence, purpose, and the afterlife, providing comfort and understanding in the face of uncertainty.

Explain this statement -"Religion is ubiquitous."

Answer explanation

Religion is "ubiquitous" means that religion is found everywhere in human society.

It shapes cultures, traditions, and personal beliefs all over the world.

You can see religion’s influence in many places—like sports, media, politics, schools, and even music.

Which term means "to have basic knowledge of religion and the ability to analyze its role in the world"?

• agnostic

• ethnic literacy

• religious literacy

  
  
  

Why is the study of world religion important?

Answer explanation

Because religion influences culture and is ubiquitous it is important to study religion.

Religious literacy leads to a better understanding of the people and world around us, so we can live and work well with others.

1. Which Latin root means duty done with reverence and attention to detail.

• 1. Religio (Latin root)

• Religare (Latin root)

• Cultus (Latin root)

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'Religio' refers to a sense of duty done with reverence and attention to detail.

2. Which Latin root means "to bind things closely together"?

• Binding together … 

…gods and humans

….beliefs, outlooks, thoughts, morals, people

• Religio (Latin Root)

• 2. Religare (Latin root)

• Cultus (Latin root)

Answer explanation

The Latin root 'Religare' means 'to bind things closely together', which aligns with the concept of connecting gods and humans, as well as beliefs and people.